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Texas MBB alum Jason Klotz dies at age 44

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:55 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Texas MBB alum Jason Klotz dies at age 44

Summary

Former Texas men's basketball player Jason Klotz has died at the age of 44. Klotz, who played center for the Longhorns from 2000 to 2005, was known for his contributions during a notable period under head coach Rick Barnes, which included three Sweet 16 appearances and a Final Four in 2003. Over five seasons, Klotz participated in 12 NCAA Tournament games, a record for the program. He averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in his college career. His passing has been reported by multiple outlets, marking a significant loss for the Longhorns community.

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•Jason Klotz died at age 44, impacting the Texas basketball community.
•He played for the Longhorns from 2000 to 2005 under coach Rick Barnes.
•Klotz participated in a record 12 NCAA Tournament games.
•He averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game during his career.
•His contributions helped Texas reach the Final Four in 2003.

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6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Longhorns Daily News: Texas MBB alum Jason Klotz reportedly dead at age 44

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Multiple outlets reported earlier this week that former Texas men’s basketball standout Jason Klatz has died. Klotz was 44 years old. Klotz was a memorable player on former head coach Rick Barnes teams. In his five seasons in a burnt orange jersey from 2000 to 2005, Klotz played at center for the Longhorns. Texas men’s […]
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